Adulting: All Groan Up

hey’ve laughed, they’ve cried, they’ve sang out of tune. After podcasting through the pandemic, Obama’s Other Daughters delivers a very special season finale dedicated to the listeners! Maame-Yaa, Ashley, Shakira, and Yazmin have a host of opinions as they offer four lucky listen ... Show More

This week OOD speaks with renowned scholar of Africana studies, Dr. Greg Carr. In electrifying prose, Dr. Carr breaks down Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora, and lays out a vision for a more Afro-centric future. The girls share their feelings towards their own African herit ... Show More

On this episode the girls have their birth charts read by none other than the illustrious Chani Nicholas! Chani Nicholas is a queer astrologer who weaves social justice and progressive politics into her work. She’s also one of the most famous astrologers alive. You may know her f ... Show More

Growing up is hard, it just is. So many people in our generation just don’t feel responsible or mature enough to actually be grownups… yet here we are… Sid Raz uses his platform to showcase simple little life hacks that he had no idea could make adult life so much easier. We disc ... Show More

Ever wonder what it's like to be an adult who must pay rent, make their own appointments, grocery shop, etc.?! This week, Ben dives into the absurdity of being a kid your whole life and then waking up and suddenly being in the driver's seat. Tune in to hear Ben unpack the pros an ... Show More

Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, dick pics, snap chat maps...and all the things that were once thought as fixed - like gender and identity - are fluid and open to interpretation.  Dr Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble have over 20 years ... Show More

the idea of being in your 20s is pretty loaded, as many of us feel that during those 10 years we have to live our best life, travel, date around, have wild nights, and be our coolest selves, while also figuring out our career paths, be financially independent, and know exactly wh ... Show More

Liz O’Donnell is an author and the founder of Working Daughter, a community for women navigating eldercare, career, family, relationships, and everything else in life. She joins cohost Erica Chidi to talk about being part of the sandwich generation that is caring for aging parent ... Show More

What does it mean to have a good life? The answer varies from person to person. In this episode, we discuss our own perspective and invite listeners to share their thoughts with us through DMs. We explore how money can be a significant factor for some, while others prioritize fam ... Show More

What does it really mean to be a grownup? Do you have to act a certain way? Can you still be playful? Are you supposed to know everything or all of a sudden always be right about things? This was a fun and interesting topic we wanted to do for a while now, hope you enjoy and plea ... Show More

<p>Wrinkles. Sagging boobs. Chin hairs. Let&rsquo;s be honest, aging isn&rsquo;t fun. But as Jaime points out, there are also some pretty awesome things about getting older: you know you don&rsquo;t have to tolerate other people&rsquo;s crap, you&rsquo;re more self-aware, and you ... Show More

Much of how we show up in relationships is formed during our childhood. Understanding how our parents did, or did not, show us love can help us relate better as adults, be better partners and be better parents as well. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and insights to un ... Show More